14 occurrences

'Good Works' in the Bible

Then the Jews again took up stones to stone him. Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father;

Verse ConceptsChrist Would Be KilledFear Of Stoning

The Jews answered him saying, "For thy good works' sake we stone thee not: but for thy blasphemy, and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God."

Verse ConceptsClaimsIrreverenceJesus Christ, Deity OfCalled Himself The ChristBlasphemyFear Of Stoning

For if Abraham was justified [that is, acquitted from the guilt of his sins] by works [those things he did that were good], he has something to boast about, but not before God.

Verse ConceptsSelf Righteousness, And The GospelJustification By FaithBoasting ExcludedJustified By WorksWorks Of The LawBoastingJustification Is Not By The LawJustification Is Not By WorksJustification Excluding Boasting

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

Verse ConceptsCommendationRulersSecurityTaxationMagistratesFear Is DueFearDoing The Right ThingBeing ScaredRespecting Authoritybehaviorterrorism

The younger men exhort to be sober-minded; in every respect showing yourself an example of good works.

Verse ConceptsImmaturityYoung MenTraining Young People

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.

Verse ConceptseagernessProfitsWork, And RedemptionProfitable ThingsFaithful SayingsBelief In GodDo Good!Useful ThingsWorks Of FaithAnxiety And StressWork Ethic

But without your approval I would do nothing; so that your good works might not be forced, but done freely from your heart.

Verse ConceptsConsentNo CompulsionPeople WillingFree WillGoodnesspressure

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